Chimpanzee Lookout

Our Chimpanzee Lookout was redeveloped to expand the outside area for the chimpanzees, giving them amazing new heights to reach. We also added high ropes, swing structures and drumming panels which have been designed to stimulate a range of behaviours.

We have a large group of chimpanzees but each individual can be easily identified due to their very different facial features and behavioural characteristics.

Chimpanzee Lookout is also home to our slender-snouted crocodile, who has also had their habitat redeveloped. Our crocodile has a more spacious home with a large pool and heated outdoor area.

Chimpanzees share

98%

of our genes

This habitat, in

2018

was redeveloped

For the redevelopment

£2 million

was spent

This habitat is home to

4

species

Animals in Chimpanzee Lookout

Mammals Reptiles

Arboreal Agamid Lizard

Hypsilurus magnus

From: Papua New Guinea

Status: Least Concern

Quick Fact: The teeth of an agamid lizard are located on the outer rim of their mouths, rather than on the inner side of their jaws.

Find me in: Chimpanzee Lookout

Reptiles

Chimpanzee

Pan troglodytes

From: Africa

Status: Endangered

Quick Fact: Young are completely dependent upon their mother until about 4 years of age, but continue to rely upon her until they reach adulthood.

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Mammals

Slender-snouted Crocodile

Mecistops cataphractus

From: Africa

Status: Critically Endangered

Quick Fact: It is the only crocodilian species known to have the ability to climb as high as several metres into the limbs of fallen trees along streams.

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Reptiles